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Need Advice from HR on salary question
I am currently a Facilitator for a large insurance company and started applying for other positions because the travel for my current position is taking its toll on my body and family life. I just got an email from HR stating they wanted to do a phone interview. She asked for days/times I had available and said we only needed 15-20 minutes. I know this is my prescreening interview my concern is the salary question. I know they are going to ask because they did in my first interview; I just don't want to low ball myself again or quote a salary that is unrealistic( too high) for their department.
I have researched the average salary for the position( Learning Technology Consultant) which is 60-80000 but I would be new to the role so I don't think that would be realistic for me.
How can I address this?
Re: Need Advice from HR on salary question
I am not an HR person, but I think a good way to answer might be to say something like,
"I know that compensation includes more than salary and I do have XYZ experience, however, I also recognize that I would be new to your company if I were offered the position. Based on my research about incomes for this sort of role and my education and experience, I think that a range in the $ to $ category would be appropriate. However, I am very eager to work for you and I am open to other considerations."
I think MommyLiberty's response is perfect. It's always a touchy topic, but it sounds as though your reasons for looking for a job are not tied to salary.
In my experience most companies have a set amount they are going to pay. Most companies have salary bands within their job grades which allows for flexibility, but they do have a range within they make their initial job offers. They may offer less, or more, based on what their bands are. If you are anxious to change your personal & work life mix, their offer may be less than you are making, but good enough to get you to the situation you desire. In the end it is your decision to accept or decline once an offer is made.
Love the response above. Good luck!
If you give a number too low, you are stuck with it. Give a number too high, and you price yourself out. IF you can get away with it, don't give a number.
As an HR person, I don't ask candidates to tell me what they want. I ask them what they are making now. That number matters in the equation. You want the highest number possible, and they want to pay the lowest possible, and generally speaking once an employer knows what you are currently making, they can use that to try and figure out the least you will take!
DMoney will be a kickass big sister